During Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade, a significant development involving Trent Alexander-Arnold emerged, igniting a flurry of fan theories online.
Alexander-Arnold, who announced he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of his contract this summer, played his final game in the 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. The parade marked a long-awaited public celebration for the club, which had been denied in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions.
Once criticized during a match against Arsenal, the right-back received a heartfelt send-off as he held the Premier League trophy one last time. While a free transfer to Real Madrid seemed inevitable, fresh news introduced a surprising twist.
Although under contract with Liverpool until June 30, Real Madrid is reportedly eager to secure Alexander-Arnold’s arrival early so he can take part in the Club World Cup in the U.S. Journalist Lucas Navarrete reported that Madrid is close to agreeing on a €5 million payment to Liverpool for his early release.
The update broke during the celebrations, fueling online speculation — especially after a photo surfaced showing Liverpool CEO Michael Edwards smiling while looking at his phone. Fans quickly reacted, with one saying, “That’s why Edwards was grinning,” and another adding, “Madrid wanted him for free, but we’re getting €5 million — that’s a win.”
Other fans joked about Edwards striking deals mid-parade and called the transfer fee “technically still a profit.”
If finalized, Alexander-Arnold is expected to make his Real Madrid debut on June 18 against Al Hilal, followed by Club World Cup fixtures against Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg in Group H
